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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 12d

Are you heading to the Lakes International Comic Festival?

An amazing weekend of discovery and celebration happening right now.

www.comicartfestival.com/whats-on

What's On | Lakes International Comic Art Festival

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 12d

Fable Comics is now Comixit! Excited to see that the team has created a new app to inspire young people to read and create comics in the UK.

Utilising technology and comics to tackle the decline in literacy and reading.

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Fable Comics is now Comixit!

Meet the comics app that inspires kids to fall in love with reading

comixit.beehiiv.com

Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 15d

Incredibly excited about the Lakes International Comic Art Festival!

John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 20d

See you there? The Lakes International Comic Art Festival returns to Bowness-on-Windermere next weekend (26th - 28th September) | Grab your free @comicartfestival.bsky.social 2025 Guide at issuu.com/lakesinterna... | Some tickets still on sale www.comicartfestival.com/festival-tic...

Map of venues for Lakes International Comic Art Festival. See you there? The Lakes International Comic Art Festival returns to Bowness-on-Windermere next weekend (26th - 28th September) | Grab your free @comicartfestival.bsky.social 2025 Guide at https://issuu.com/lakesinternationalcomicartfestival/docs/licaf-festival-programme-2025 | Some tickets still on sale https://www.comicartfestival.com/festival-tickets

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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 15d

Stand tall, be prepared... and carry a BIG-ASS SWORD!

The stunning and unpredictable original graphic novel from writer/artist Andreas Butzbach is available for pre-order now! Find out more here: 2000ad.com/news/big-ass...

BIG-ASS SWORD: The New OGN from Andreas Butzbach Coming This November!

Set in an unrecognisable futuristic wasteland filled with brutalist structures, struggling remnants of the natural world – oh, and a robot carrying a BIG-ASS SWORD – Rebellion are proud to publish the...

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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 22d

MEGA-INTERVIEW! Rogue Trooper's on a new mission in GHOST PATROL, part of this week's 2000 AD Prog 2450!

@alexdecampi.bsky.social and @thebristolboard.bsky.social joined @ziggystarlog.bsky.social at @thecomicon.bsky.social to brief readers on their new story... ▶️ comicon.com/2025/09/12/t...

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · 22d

We're excited to see some amazing films coming up at the BFI. Particularly '100 Nights of Hero', based on Isabel Greenberg's graphic novel

100 Nights of Hero | BFI London Film Festival 2025

Julia Jackman’s second feature is a bold and beautiful fairytale based on Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel.

whatson.bfi.org.uk

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · Sep 1

We're getting excited about exploring the best of the British and international comic industry at the Lakes International Comic Book Festival on 26-28 September.

www.comicartfestival.com

Lakes International Comic Art Festival |

LICAF will return to Bowness-on-Windermere from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025. Our events will include live draws, interviews, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, book launches, Little…

www.comicartfestival.com

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · Aug 31

"For an industry to succeed, it needs to be commercially successful. You need to make things people want to read.” –
Tom Fickling.

The Phoenix proves what’s possible when we invest in independent creativity.

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#SupportBritishComics #Phoenix700 #CreativeIndustries #ComicBookUK

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

#ComicsThatMatter #Phoenix700 #StorytellingRevolution #ComicBookUK

Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

“We’re not here to please ourselves – we’re here to excite kids.” – Joe Brady, Editor @the-phoenix-comic.bsky.social

That mission has fuelled 700 issues of fearless storytelling at The Phoenix. Discover how a reader-first mindset changed British comics forever. bit.ly/4oJdr6Y #BritishComics

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

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The phoenix, a trailblazer for the future of british comics - Comic Book UK

The Phoenix dares to do things differently. A reader-first mindset – along with unshakable support for artists and writers – has made it both an incubator for talent and a trailblazer for the future…

comicbookuk.com

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

This summer, The Phoenix hit an astonishing 700 weekly issues — redefining what comics can do for young readers, creators, and British publishing.

From cliffhangers to careers, here's how The Phoenix became a creative revolution:
#ThePhoenix700 #ComicsForKids #BritishComics #ComicBookUK

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join techUK, in partnership with @creativeuk.bsky.social and @adobe.com at their London Office for a free in-person event hosted by techUK exploring innovation, experimentation & collaboration across creative + tech.

🗓️ 22 Sept | 📍 London

🔗 www.techuk.org/what-we-deli...

#CreativeTech #Innovation

Creating, Innovating & Experimenting: Exploring the Use of Tech in the Creative Industries - a techUK X Creative UK event

www.techuk.org

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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · Jul 27

Lovely shoutout from Calvin Bailey, the MP for Leyton and Wanstead.

Make sure to give @comicbookuk.bsky.social a follow... Representing the interests of the UK Comic Industry. Making the UK the best place in the world to create, publish and sell comics and graphic novels.

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · Jun 25

More on Comic Book UK's immediate observations of the Creative Industries Sector Plan: comicbookuk.com/what-the-cre...

What the creative industries sector plan means for the UK comics industry - Comic Book UK

The UK Government published a 10 year plan to drive growth in the creative industries as part of the country's Industrial Strategy. Here are 5 observations in what the plan could mean for the UK comic...

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · Jun 11

The Chancellor has announced details of the spending review, including details of the settlement reached with the DCMS. Here is our response.

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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · May 5

Last week Ricky Miller, Katriona Chapman and @lucysullivan.bsky.social attended the reception at the House of Commons to launch @comicbookuk.bsky.social - the new UK trade association for comics! comicbookuk.com

Make sure to follow them to keep up to date with everything they’re working on.

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John Milne MP 🔸 @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social · May 8

It was great to join Drew from Gobsmack Comics and Adrian from Shift Publishing in Parliament last week for the launch of the new trade association, @comicbookuk.bsky.social.

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · May 12

'Comic books are a much-loved part of British culture but the industry that sits behind them has long gone under-appreciated'.

We are delighted to be championed by bsky.app/profile/crea...

www.wearecreative.uk/a-vision-for...

The next British comic boom: A vision for growth in the UK’s comic book industry - Creative UK

Comic Book UK, a new association representing the UK’s most significant comic publishers, is paving the way for the next British comic boom.

www.wearecreative.uk

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · May 1

We are delighted that four of the UK’s most ambitious comic publishers have joined Comic Book UK. Each is a shining light in an industry that is consistently creating new opportunities.

@timebombcomics.bsky.social

@markosia.bsky.social

@the77publications.bsky.social

SHIFT publishing

Ambitious new publishers join mission to create the ‘next great British comics boom’ - Comic Book UK

Four of the UK’s most ambitious comic publishers have joined Comic Book UK, the trade association that recently launched to drive growth in the UK’s comic book industry. The new members shine a light ...

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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · Apr 10

Judge Dredd Megazine 479 is out on 16th April, featuring ARMITAGE: MURDER. SETTING: AUTOMATED, EXPRESS, part one by:

📝 Script: @liamjohnsontype.bsky.social
✏️ Art: Warren Pleece
💬 Letters: Annie Parkhouse

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Armitage: Murder. Setting: Automated, Express, by Liam Johnson, Warren Pleece and Annie Parkhouse

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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · Apr 11

Select reviews for Victory Point by Owen D. Pomery!

The perfect read if you're planning to enjoy the sunshine in your garden!

Available here: averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/category/owe...

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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · Apr 11

2000 AD Prog 2428 is out on 16th April - featuring JUDGE DREDD: BLITZERS, part two by:

📝 Script: Ken Niemand
✏️ Art: Dan Cornwell
🎨 Colours: @dylanteague.bsky.social
💬 Letters: Annie Parkhouse

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Judge Dredd: Blitzers, by Ken Niemand, Dan Cornwell, Dylan Teague and Annie Parkhouse

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Comic Book UK @comicbookuk.bsky.social · Mar 26

The Chancellor's Spring Statement reminds us why the Government needs to support industries with the most growth potential.

Small measures can have a dramatic impact. Comic Book UK examines how the Government can support the comic industry.

Comic Book UK response to Chancellor’s Spring Statement and OBR growth figures - Comic Book UK

Mar 26, 2025 | News

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